Welcome to worship as we begin our journey through Lent.  We will be exploring the question ‘Why was Jesus crucified?’ looking at the social and cultural issues that came his way.  Why was he loved and hated, welcomed and rejected, wanted yet feared?  It will never be a complete answer to the question. The intention is as we explore the question we might come to a fuller understanding of how someone who preached in word and action a message of love and reconciliation with God ultimately died a criminal’s death.  This week we look at the story of his rejection by his home town and ponder if the message was just to radical to accept.     

Included is reading from Luke 4:16-30 and the reflection on it. 

Have a blessed week and may love be evident worldwide! #Lent #Jesus #worship #Moncreiff #ChurchofScotland

 It is our final week looking at Paul's letter to the Philippian Church, and today we explore what it might mean to be content in all circumstances.  Stoical or content? Can we be content in a stormy world?   Reading from Philippians 4:10-23 and then the reflection on the passage. 

Next week we begin our Lent series on 'Why was Jesus Crucified?' exploring how someone who did good still got killed...Why does Christianity still drive a wedge when its primary message is love?  Exploring stories and events in his ministry to see what challenges or builds up our foundation of faith.   #worship #churchofscotland #Moncreiff #content #praise #prayer #Philippians

This is our first podcast so it is just a blend of the Scripture reading and the reflection on it.  So please forgive this wee trial run...

This is the sermon reflection from Sunday 20th Feb 2022 looking at Philippians 4:1-9, exploring what it means to practice what we preach. How has the church made Christianity so boring when a brand new church facing persecution stands firm?  Why are Christians not meant to dance and party?  Why are we so beige? Is that really what it means to be a Christian?  Are we practicing what we preach and actually what are we preaching?  This is part of a short series exploring Philippians.